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Definition of upside

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Noun

His performance Wednesday was another glimpse of that upside. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 However, the small group members saw little upside to litigation. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Preposition

Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside

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Noun

Second, manage risk by taking incremental steps, piloting solutions, and actively assessing potential downsides, rather than striving for perfection.

— Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
But the keep-ICE-out approach has downsides that Democrats rarely acknowledge.

— Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Definition of downside

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Noun

Coordinated inquiry across pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers was especially important in compressing the learning curve.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Armani’s Rondevù armchair and Rondevù vis à vis bench are defined by their fluid curves and soft, inviting cushions.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of curve

Preposition

Errol Spence hasn't fought in three years, but the former world champion is climbing back into the ring on Saturday to take on another former champ in Tim Tszyu.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The strike targeted the IRGC Navy headquarters in the village of Zibakenar, on the Caspian Sea, according to local authorities cited by IRNA.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of on

Noun

That evening, midnight-shift officers spotted the animal trotting on a residential street in the area and slowly pursued it in a patrol vehicle, some of which was shown in a short video clip the police department posted on social media Friday.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
The move is a shift for a district that brought all leasing in-house in November 2020, shortly after Ed and Sasha Bass took sole ownership.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of shift

Preposition

For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Midfielder Timothy Tillman was making his first appearance and start since taking a knock in a July 5 friendly against the El Salvador men’s national team.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of against

Noun

These pictures, taken over the weekend, show the evacuation operation in full swing in the French city of Bordeaux.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
That electric swing, and catalytic moment, buys him a level of grace with a fan base, and franchise, that few athletes ever enjoy.

— Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of swing

Noun

That was an emotional accomplishment because Harvick was thrust into that seat after the great Dale Earnhart was killed in a crash in the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Some neighbors strategically placed cones to ensure school buses can still pass through and make tight turns, though drivers sometimes move them.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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